Faustite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Faustite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.95.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Faustite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Baddeleyite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Faustite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Faustite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.